Justice Carpio explains why even great powers comply with international arbitral rulings: because war and aggression are now illegal under the UN Charter, treaties like UNCLOS/WTO provide binding dispute mechanisms, and world opinion and reputational costs encourage adherence.
Justice Carpio analyzes why even great powers often comply with international arbitral rulings, highlighting binding dispute mechanisms under UNCLOS and WTO, and the role of world opinion and reputational incentives in encouraging adherence to international law.